Andy Murray is set for a stunning gig just months after retiring as he is set to coach Novak Djokovic at the 2025 Australian Open.
The 37-year-old British tennis legend, who concluded his great career during this year’s Paris Olympics, recently hinted that he was interested in “trying some different things.”
However, the former three-time Grand Slam champion coaching one of his biggest rivals probably wasn’t in anybody’s cards for the early 2025 season.
“I’m going to be joining Novak’s team in the off season, helping him to prepare for the Australian Open. I’m really excited for it and looking forward to spending time on the same side of the net as Novak for a change, helping him to achieve his goals,” Murray said in a statement.
Djokovic ‘excited’ to work with Murray
The record 10-time Australian Open champion and the Briton working at Melbourne Park is both funny and interesting considering that the Serb is the main reason why the 37-year-old never won Happy Slam.
During his career, Murray made the Australian Open final five times – he was beaten by Roger Federer in his first championship match in 2010 before losing to Djokovic in his next four finals that came in 2011, 2013, 2015 and 2016.
Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic© YouTube screenshot
“I am excited to have one of my greatest rivals on the same side of the net as my coach. Looking forward to the start of the season and competing in Australia alongside Andy, with whom I have shared many exceptional moments on Australian soil,” the current world No. 7 said.
As you probably know, Djokovic didn’t have a great Grand Slam year this season after not winning a single Major for the first time since 2017.
In Australia, he made the semifinal before Jannik Sinner handed the Serb his first defeat at Melbourne Park since 2018.
Murray may not have much of coaching experience but he has outstanding knowledge of the game and something that Djokovic probably feels can help him make a splash at next year’s Australian Open.